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Speaking Requests

Speaking Requests​

Dr. John Madigan is an internationally recognized speaker who brings science to life through compelling stories, cutting-edge research, and decades of hands-on experience. He offers engaging presentations tailored to both professional and public audiences.

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Speaking Topics Include:
 

For the General Public:
  • The Beginning Matters: How birth management can shape the transition of consciousness and may influence long-term neurodevelopment.

  • Is There a Connection Between Birth Events and Autism? Insights from the maladjusted foal research regarding brain neurosteroids and behavior.

  • The Veterinary Insight into Post-Birth Skin-to-Skin Swaddling and Improved Survival and Long-Term Neurodevelopment.

  • The Baby Declared Dead Who Wasn't - A Miracle or A New Medical and Veterinary Syndrome- Failure to Transition Consciousness at Birth

 
For Veterinarians & Animal Professionals:
  • Equine Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome - 95 Years Later.

  • Prevention of Infection in Foals- A Novel Approach

  • Equine Internal Medicine: Focused talks on infectious diseases, neonatal care, and updates in equine medical research.
     

Customized Talks & Workshops Available
  • Dr. Madigan’s presentations can be customized to your group’s focus—whether it’s a keynote address, a continuing education seminar, or a community event.

 
To Request Dr. Madigan as a Speaker:
  • Please fill out the Speaker Request form. Include your organization name, event date/location, audience type, and preferred topic(s).

 

Let’s make your event unforgettable—with science, heart, and what we can learn from horses.
John E. Madigan MS, DVM

Speaking Request Form

Connect with Dr. John Madigan

For media inquiries, speaking engagements, or professional collaborations regarding the upcoming book Awakening at Birth, please reach out using the information below

Media & Speaking Inquiries

 

Dr. Madigan is available for professional lectures, interviews, and presentations on:

  • How biological events surrounding birth support the newborn’s full transition to consciousness, improve survival and long-term neurodevelopment, and help each child become the person they are meant to be.

  • Neonatal Equine Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of the maladjusted foal and prevention of infection 

  • One Health Applications: How veterinary discoveries are improving human neonatal care and maternal health.

  • Disaster Response & Rescue: Specialized equipment and protocols for large animal emergency care.

 

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Dr. Madigan lectures worldwide and is available for invitation. He is regarded as one of the most engaging presenters in the field of veterinary medicine.

 

He has received numerous awards, including the Legend of Academic Medicine from Kansas State University, the Alumni Achievement Award from UC Davis, the AVMA Animal Welfare award, the AAEP Milne Lecture Lifetime Achievement award from the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the University of California - Davis Cal Aggie Distinguished Service Award, and University of California-Davis - Public Scholarship Award.

 

Recent

 

4th European Practitioner Symposium on Equine Reproduction
Belgium - 2024

Keynote Address

 

Neonatal Infectious Disease Workshop

 

AAEP Zoom Lecture
Equine Helicopter Rescue -2024

 

Montana State Veterinary Association - 2024

 

2024 Northern Alliance of Equine Practitioners Annual Meeting
Saratoga Springs, NY

                 

UC Davis SAVMA Symposium - 2023

 

Camelid Association - 2023
Maladjustment in the cria, use of Loops Rescue sling

 

2024 - Santa Barbara Equine Emergency Evacuation Team - Sling use in Emergencies
Lecture and Lab

 

California Veterinary Medical Association
MRC - 2024

 

Horse Expo- Sacramento, Ca
How to get your horse out of a jam

 

Podcasts - Warwick Shiller - 2025

Comments

Dr. Madigan’s equine presentation was top-notch. His research on the neonate foal, and solutions that can be used in the field, were both useful and relevant to my practice.

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